Aberdeen Football Club has agreed a deal to sign David Bates from German side, Hamburg.

The 24-year-old defender, who began his career at Raith Rovers and has featured for Rangers, Sheffield Wednesday and Cercle Brugge, has signed a three-year deal with the Dons.

A player with strong physical attributes, David won his first full Scotland cap in 2018 in a 4-0 win against Albania, having previously appeared for the Under 21 side.

Manager Stephen Glass believes the Club is fortunate to have acquired such a sought-after player and is confident he will be an important addition to the squad.

“I’m pleased to add David to our group. He is a young, proven, Scotland international and his arrival further increases the number of young Scottish international players we have here at Pittodrie, all of whom are going to play a huge part in our future.

“He is here amid strong interest from other teams, particularly with the transfer window due to close shortly, so I’m delighted he has chosen Aberdeen as the place to further his career. We are eager to start working with David and look forward to seeing the impact he will have on the squad.”

The Club is awaiting international clearance for David, but he will be at Pittodrie this afternoon to watch his new teammates take on Ross County.